RN Cardiac PCU

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, Texas is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for a full-time, night shift role on a telemetry unit. This 36-bed unit provides care for adults to geriatrics with a focus on cardiac conditions.

Requirements include ADN, Texas RN licensure, and at least 18 months of acute care experience; BSN is preferred. BLS certification is required, with certification due within 30 days of starting in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of RN School of Nursing.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Must be licensed by the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience in acute care or hospital setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed telemetry unit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support cardiac patients.
• Adhere to evidence-based practices and patient safety protocols.

Skills

RN skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient care

Education

ADN

BSN (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Full Time – 36 hours/week - Night shift 7pm-7am

Location: Temple, TX.

What We Need

We’re currently seeking full-time experienced (18 months+) Registered Nurses to join our team at Baylor Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. This is a full-time position (36 hours per week).

Why the Cardiac Care Unit?

This 36-bed telemetry monitored nursing unit provides the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients ranging in age from adults to geriatrics.

Scope of Service

• Myocardial Infarction
• Coronary Artery Bypass
• Pre/Post Heart Transplant Patients
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
• Percutaneous Trans-luminal coronary angioplasty
• Chest Pain
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Vascular surgery
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
• Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring

Certifications

Ventricular Assistive Device Program, Chest Pain Center, Comprehensive Stroke Program, Transplant Program, ACLS/NIH within 6 months.

Integration With The Organization

The Cardiac Care Unit works hand in hand with multidisciplinary teams of social services, case management, physical therapy, respiratory therapy and dietary. Care of patients on the Cardiac Care Unit are grounded on the principles of best evidence-based practices to provide quality care to patients. The unit values shared governance, professional growth, quality care & patient satisfaction to assist in fulfilling Baylor Scott & White’s Mission values.

Requirements Of The Ideal Candidate

• Graduate of RN School of Nursing
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• Must be licensed to practice professional nursing by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience, Acute Care or Hospital setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program
• Specialized field of study should be nursing
• RN license
• Must have BLS certification or get it within 30 days of starting in this role